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TX HB2222

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ana Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Energy Efficient Schools Program to promote electric buses, charging stations, and solar panels for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools through grants, partnerships, and loans

  • Expands the state energy office's revolving loan program to include open-enrollment charter schools for energy efficiency purposes

  • Eligible projects include acquisition of electric buses and charging stations, solar panels for school campuses, and electricity storage projects to provide power during peak usage periods

  • Designates the state energy conservation office to administer the Clean School Bus Program and other energy conservation programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the establishment of an energy efficiency program for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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